@article{ref1,
title="Is Laughter the Best Medicine?: A Study of the Effects of Humor on Perceived Pain and Affect of Humor on Perceived Pain and Affect",
journal="Activities, adaptation and aging",
year="1986",
author="Adams, Elizabeth R. and McGuire, Francis A.",
volume="8",
number="3",
pages="157-175",
abstract="This paper presents a study of the effects of humor on affect and perceived pain in elderly residents of a long-term care facility. Movies were viewed by two groups (humor and non-humor) and differences between groups were noted on measures of perceived pain and affect. Humor is shown to provide significant benefits to aged clients. Qualitative information on program implementation is included.<p />",
language="",
issn="0192-4788",
doi="10.1300/J016v08n03_17",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v08n03_17"
}